This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Nationals injury news and transactions.
LATEST INJURIES
LHP Ken Waldichuk
Injury: Left forearm tightness
IL date: April 16, retroactive to April 13 (60-day IL)
Expected return: TBD, to undergo evaluation
Status: Pointed to left elbow and exited game on April 12 at Milwaukee. Previously underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024. Was placed on the 15-day IL on April 13 and transferred to the 60-day IL on April 16. (Last updated: April 16) More >>
RHP Cole Henry
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day IL)
Expected return: First half of season
Status: Henry allowed two runs without recording an out against the Brewers on April 12, was placed on the IL the next day. (Last updated: April 13)
RHP Josiah Gray
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: March 23, retroactive to March 22 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continuing forearm strengthening and stability work, not throwing. Nats exercising caution because Gray is returning from Tommy John surgery. (Last updated: April 13)
LHP DJ Herz
Injury: Left UCL sprain
IL date: Feb. 11 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Progressed to throwing bullpen sessions at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: April 13)
RHP Trevor Williams
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw a 15-pitch bullpen session of fastballs at the Nationals' training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., on April 10. (Last updated: April 13)
RHP Jarlin Susana (Nationals' No. 4 prospect, MLB No. 72)
Injury: Right lat surgery
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw 15 pitches at a distance of 60 feet on Feb. 20; continuing throwing progressing, with flat ground throwing three times a week. (Last updated: March 23)
RHP Travis Sykora (Nationals' No. 2 prospect, MLB No. 49)
Injury: Right UCL reconstruction
Expected return: 2027
Status: Continuing throwing progression, including throwing on flat ground three times a week. (Last updated: March 23)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
April 16
• LHP Richard Lovelady: Acquired from the Mets for cash considerations
• LHP Ken Waldichuk: Transferred to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness
April 14
• LHP Mitchell Parker: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Jackson Rutledge: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester
April 13
• LHP Ken Waldichuk: Placed on the 15-day injured list with left forearm tightness
• RHP Cole Henry: Placed on the 15-day injured list with right rotator cuff strain
• RHP Jackson Rutledge: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
• RHP Orlando Ribalta: Recalled from Triple-A Rochester
April 7
• RHP Paxton Schultz: Returned from rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester and reinstated from 15-day injured list
April 6
• RHP Andre Granillo: Optioned to Triple-A Rochester